Reduction in chemotherapy order errors with computerised physician order entry and clinical decision support systems.

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Reduction in chemotherapy order errors with computerised physician order entry and clinical decision support systems.

November 11, 2015

HIM J. 2015;44.

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This quality improvement study to enhance the safety of chemotherapy was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. Investigators found that standardized chemotherapy orders within a computerized provider order entry system were associated with fewer medication errors as well as improved dispensing efficiency compared with the older, paper-based order system.

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